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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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